Aug 24, 2017
Medical X-Press – Paul Schattenberg
Now that children are starting back to school and some parents will be packing their lunches, there are some food safety tips everyone should know, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program specialist. “Food is left at room temperature for more than a few hours can put children at risk for foodborne illness,” said Rebecca Dittmar, AgriLife Extension specialist in food protection management, Kerrville. “Children typically have a higher risk of foodborne illness as their immune systems are not sufficiently developed to resist the bacteria that can grow on foods.” (more)
Aug 23, 2017
The Daily Mail – Claudia Tanner
Parents are always being encouraged their children to step away from their computers and get more active. Now scientists have found that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is good for them as it boosts their brain power. In the first study of its kind, researchers discovered this type of exercise – which involves short bursts of high-intensity activity followed by a brief low-intensity activity (known as HIIT) – was shown to increase cognitive skills more than moderate activity. (more)
Aug 23, 2017
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The first new national guidelines since 2004 on identifying and treating high blood pressure in children and adolescents (aged 3-18 years old) have been published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which convened a panel of experts to produce the new recommendations. The AAP report, Clinical Practice Guideline for Screening and Management of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents, offers a series of evidence-based recommendations for pediatricians derived from a comprehensive review of nearly 15,000 medical studies published since 2004. (more)
Aug 22, 2017
Fox Detroit – Staff Writer
Going back to school is an exciting time of year for kids. The Kohl’s Injury Prevention Program at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Safe Kids Metro Detroit want to keep your kids safe this school year. (more)
Aug 22, 2017
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A new study by the Korey Stringer Institute described in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine ranks Arkansas No. 11 for its high school sports safety policies. Lesley Vandermark, a University of Arkansas clinical assistant professor, is affiliated with the institute but was not involved in the study. She offered parents tips, derived from the research on which the study was based, for keeping their children safe when participating in athletics at school. (more)
